2018 GTQ to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.2049 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.9493 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0720 SDG

2018 GTQ to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 6.2049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.9493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2556 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9538 to the December average rate of 6.1549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 545.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.2049 was up 549.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 31,024 SDG

2017 Average 4,513 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 4,746 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,277.93 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.7035

0.4311

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.1568, compared to 3.9872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1568

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.8212 SDG (High: 6.1558 / Low: 2.3346). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 SDG (High: 0.9564 / Low: 0.9493).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.8212

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0471 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 6.1808) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9098), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2710 (+579.35%).

2018 Avg (November) 6.1808

2017 Avg (November) 0.9098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9564	0.9493	0.9538
February	2.4641	0.9551	2.2681
March	2.4568	2.4258	2.4435
April	2.4508	2.4254	2.4416
May	2.4443	2.4079	2.4275
June	2.4249	2.4000	2.4063
July	2.4088	2.3932	2.4024
August	2.4114	2.3778	2.4014
September	2.3897	2.3344	2.3543
October	6.1558	2.3346	4.4296
November	6.2049	6.1670	6.1808
December	6.1854	6.1344	6.1549